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But she added: "Teachers, lecturers, support staff and heads are now so over-worked that it comes as no surprise that so many in the education profession suffer from stress, depression and other mental health issues."
Dr Bousted added: "Those working in education need to be supported better, with schools and colleges making adjustments to their jobs and working conditions where necessary."
:: The poll questioned 925 education staff working in state and private schools and colleges in England, Wales and Northern Ireland last month.
A Department for Education spokeswoman said: "We know that the vast majority of teachers and school leaders are hard-working and dedicated professionals, and statistics show that teaching has never been more attractive, more popular or more rewarding.
"A record number of top graduates are now applying to become teachers and vacancy rates are at their lowest since 2005.
"We are giving teachers more freedoms than ever and cutting unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy.
"We trust the professionalism of our headteachers to work with their staff to ensure they receive the support they need and to see that any issues are addressed."
Dr Bousted added: "Those working in education need to be supported better, with schools and colleges making adjustments to their jobs and working conditions where necessary."
:: The poll questioned 925 education staff working in state and private schools and colleges in England, Wales and Northern Ireland last month.
A Department for Education spokeswoman said: "We know that the vast majority of teachers and school leaders are hard-working and dedicated professionals, and statistics show that teaching has never been more attractive, more popular or more rewarding.
"A record number of top graduates are now applying to become teachers and vacancy rates are at their lowest since 2005.
"We are giving teachers more freedoms than ever and cutting unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy.
"We trust the professionalism of our headteachers to work with their staff to ensure they receive the support they need and to see that any issues are addressed."
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